As returning students settle back to campus for the new academic year, many will notice the recent updates to the Center for Integrated Sciences (CIS), read about the project’s newest developments.
Read moreBook Reviews: Summer Reads Edition
While the summer is great because of the sun and, well, not having school, the season also provides ample time for picking up all those books gathering dust on your desk. Here, you will find some of our writers’ favorite reads that we hope you will love too.
Read moreDiving in the Deep End with Noah Fryou
Noah Fryou ‘23 doesn’t remember why he decided to pursue diving in the first place.
Read moreA Downtown Guide for First Years
Saratoga Springs is known for being a great college town for Skidmore students. From coffee shops to farmers markets, the town seems to have everything. But with so many options, here are a few places where first years should start.
Read moreSEC Announces Big Show 2019 Performers
In collaboration with the Student Entertainment Committee (SEC), Skidmore News is pleased to announce the artists for this year’s Big Show.
Read moreHenry Raker and His Second Album Debut
Skidmore Sophomore Henry Raker ’22 is among those few. By only performing his first show last year, Raker quickly made himself known as a top musician on campus. This past month, he released his album “Holy Shapes,” and set himself on a path for campus-wide success.
Read moreREVIEW: The Naked Giants and Kid Smoko Rock the Skidmore Tang Show
On Friday, September 13th, the Skidmore Student Entertainment Committee kicked off the fall semester with the free Tang Show. The Seattle-based band Naked Giants headlined the concert, with the band Kid Smoko opening.
Read moreOPINION: How We Talk About the Holocaust
There was nothing about Reich’s story that was any more gruesome or devastating than the stories I had heard throughout middle and high school. I was not even brought to tears by the emotions, or lack thereof, of my seatmates — both of whom had dozed off as Reich addressed the audience. I exited the auditorium swiftly after Reich concluded, wiping tears with shaken fists.
Read moreOPINION: Women's History Month in the Media: Shining the Right Spotlight
As I scrolled through my social media this past month, I became aware of the increase in female representation across the pages of well-known brands. Obviously, this was due to the fact that March was Women’s History Month, but it got me thinking about the implications that arise by limiting the celebration of women to one month out of the year.
Read moreA Night of Expression and Drag with Skidmore Pride
Skidmore’s Pride Alliance Club hosted their second annual drag show on Fri., April 19. The club invited Skidmore alum Bella Biscotti ‘11 to come and perform in Falstaff’s, alongside other interested students.
Read moreFun Day Changes Meant to Ensure Safety Among Students
Some Skidmore students have called Fun Day the best day of the year. Some plan their outfits weeks in advance. The rest make sure they are as far away from campus that day as possible. When the recent Fun Day changes bubbled to the surface, responses from the student body was a mix of emotions and concerns.
Read moreOPINION: Why Do Skidmore Students Make Less Than Minimum Wage?
The justifications for our deflated wage seem vapid, even if the college is legally allowed to pay us that little, and I think I should be paid at least the state-mandated minimum for the work I do.
Read more"Turn the Page and Write: On Journaling," An Essay
I write to remember, to understand and to heal. Journaling has the power to express emotions, to write history, to dissect problems.
Read moreThe Search for the Eighth President of Skidmore Kicks Off
President Philip A. Glotzbach will be stepping down at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. As the search committee gets ready, students are starting to voice their opinions and questions — all relating to what they are looking for in the next president.
Read moreSwing Space Building Plans Updated to Have Two Floors
The additional second floor will be covered by funds already allocated in the contingency line of the CIS. Because of the project’s nature as construction and length of time, a contingency is included in the budget — which leaves funds available for more developments or surprise challenges over the construction period of five years.
Read more"Duplicitous Hope," A Poem
Hope sits proudly on both her shoulders —on one side, Hope whispers soft, soothing words.
Read moreDrobakid Album Release: "Two Moons"
Drobakid has easily become a staple of the music scene here on campus, gracing us with music to sway to, dance to, and hum on the way to class. On April 12, the group held a project release event and show at the Schick Gallery to release their first album, Two Moons.
Read more"Fantasy," A Short Story
Outside, the sky is smeared with chocolate. The lights are faint and ominous. My tall, gigantic windows are still and gentle, leaving no trace of wet rain or powered snow.
Read moreThe Soundtrack of Earth Day 2019
Earth Week Festivities have begun, and the long-awaited Earth Day Festivities on April 20 are almost upon us. This year’s lineup promises to be entertaining, and provide the perfect soundtrack to your day.
Read moreThe Voices Behind ‘Women in Charge Wednesdays’
From promoting the Diversity & Equity survey to simplifying elections, Skidmore’s Student Government Association (SGA) has put inclusion at the forefront of this semester’s goals. And avid social media followers can attest to yet another outreach initiative: Women in Charge Wednesdays, a series highlighting the achievements and perspectives of female student leaders on campus.
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